All 2023 summer internship applications are now closed. Check back in the fall for new opportunities.

We are pleased to offer several unique research experiences in the spring/summer 2023 to MISS members through partnerships with other shark science organizations. 

Please note participants in any MISS programs must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

Eugenie Clark Field Research Skills and Leadership Program

Program Description: Minorities in Shark Sciences is offering a full-time paid training experience in shark research. Participants will receive mentorship from scientists from Havenworth Coastal Conservation, Chicago Zoological Society's Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, and Minorities in Shark Sciences and participate in on-vessel field based research. They will gain hands-on experience deploying gear, handling, identifying, tagging, and releasing sharks, rays, and bony fish, as well as collecting biological (morphological measurements, blood and tissue samples) and environmental (water quality) data. Additionally, participants will learn to design and deliver public outreach content on the biology, ecology, and conservation concerns of local shark and ray species. Participants may also assist with processing biological samples, maintaining sampling gear and water quality monitoring equipment, and recording, entering, and analyzing data. 

Duration: May 22 – July 28, 2023 (10 weeks)
Stipend: Participants will receive a $7,800 stipend + mileage reimbursement. Participants are responsible for their own meals and means of transportation to/from work sites. Note: Housing is not provided. This opportunity is geared towards students who live, work or study in Florida, specifically: Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota, Desoto, and Charlotte counties. Participants will also receive full financial support to attend the Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists conference with the mentors in July 2023.

Love the Oceans

We are partnering with Love the Oceans in Mozambique to provide 2 research experiences for MISS members July 2nd-July 30th, 2023 with the possibility of going a week early to get your PADI Open Water Certification (or do a scuba refresher course). Room, board, travel and associated fees will be covered and MISS Fellows will receive a $1,000 stipend. You can find out more about the program by clicking the link below. 

Atlantic White Shark Conservancy

We are partnering with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy in Massachusetts to provide a research experience for a MISS member June 5th-July 14th, 2023. Room, board, travel and associated fees will be covered and MISS Fellows will receive a $1,500 stipend. You can find out more about the program by clicking the link below. 

Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

We are partnering with the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve to provide a research experience for a MISS member. ​Program dates TBD flexible dates (May-August). Room, board, travel and associated fees will be covered and MISS Fellows will receive a $4,500 stipend. You can find more information about the program by clicking the link below. Note: A car is required to participate in this program.